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What do you think the future holds for cities, regions, and states that are on the "decline"?
Some of your more basic examples include cities like Toledo and Detroit - the Rust Belt.
From an investment perspective, ...
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I got an email from a user this morning suggesting we add a forum for investing in self-directed IRAs. I feel like I don't see a lot of questions or discussions about the subject, so I'm not likely to add one . . . t...
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I’m 28 and have $100k in student debt. I’m passionate about real estate and think it could be a great way to pay off my debt fast before the interest eats me alive. Question:1) Should I be taking the risk and using ha...
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Hey y'all,
I have been spending alot of time lurking on here, listened to the podcast, and I am now listening to the audio from the BP Summit. I have also read alot of J Scott's 123flip.com and I just ordered Marty B...
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Hello All,
I'm on my way to start a new career in real estate investing. My question is based upon generality and personal opinion (hopefully in Tri-State Area of MD, VA and DC).
Until now, I have been ...
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I'm fairly new to RE investing. Have been looking for MF properties for almost a year now. There just doesn't seem to be any within 200-300 miles which would seem like good investments. I've tried the 50% or 2% ...
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Greetings everyone, great forum! My name is Justin and this is my first post. I'm looking for general advice and I hope you can help me.
I'm 20 y.o., in my second year in college studying engineering and quickly fi...
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Newbie here. My HVAC needs to be replaced in my primary residence condominium. It’s still working but it needs to be replaced in the near future because it’s old. I plan on moving out in six months and renting it out...
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Hello all, I recently discovered real estate investing and so all of this is very novel to me. Since I have discovered this world I have become determined to buy homes and rent them out. However, most homes in the Pho...
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2 bed 2 bath, 1020 sq ft, built 1987$355,000 offer ($365,000 asking)$30,000 to make rent ready (includes $3500 two months holding costs)$1141 mortgage (25% down at 3.125% for 30 years)$381 taxes$75 insurance$150 HOA$1...